WHAT: Inaugural Richmond
Missing Persons Day Event
WHEN: Noon
to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, April 29WHERE: New Life Deliverance Tabernacle, 900 Decatur St.
BACKGROUND:
The
Richmond Police Department is partnering with Toni Jacobs, mother of
Keeshae and Deavon Jacobs, to hold a Richmond Missing Persons Day event
– a first for the city.
This event is in
response to Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s proclamation designating April 29 Virginia Missing
Persons Day
establishing
the Commonwealth’s commitment to “ensuring the safety and well-being of its
citizens.”
“This is not only
about my son and daughter, but all the families who are missing a loved one,”
said Ms. Jacobs.
Her daughter,
Keeshae, was last seen on Sept. 26, 2016 and her son, Deavon, was the victim of
a homicide on Jan. 8
“We are here to
support Ms. Jacobs and others who are missing loved ones,” said Major Sydney
Collier. “As a Department, we want to provide guidance and assistance to anyone
whose friends or family members go missing. In turn, this helps our officers
get the information they need to bring those loved ones home.”
Richmond Police
officers will also be present and will provide educational materials addressing
concerns and information to help keep loved ones safe.
The general public is
invited to participate and wear yellow to honor those who are missing. Several
speakers are scheduled to appear. There will be food, music, and activities
including fingerprinting and identification cards for children.
